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P282 CFP

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,446 mi
Last recorded125,446 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 CFP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 125,446 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion through out

Fail 11 Aug 2017 125,436 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion through out

Pass 12 Apr 2016 125,067 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall badly damaged

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

play in rack ends

Fail 7 Apr 2016 125,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall badly damaged

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

play in rack ends

Pass 26 Jun 2014 123,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 121,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 121,626 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 121,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

*** ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED ***

*** REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES IN VERY POOR CONDITION ***

*** TYRES SERIOUSLY UNDER INFLATED ***

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 121,625 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

*** FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS,ALL CORRODED ***

**** O/S/R AND N/S/R PARKING BRAKE OUTER CABLES BADLY CORRODED THROUGH AND BROKEN IN SEVERAL PLACES ****

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 121,523 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 111,175 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 111,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 103,849 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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P282 CFP is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 83,222 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P282 CFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P282 CFP is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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